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Thought of the day by B.F. Skinner: 'A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be...' - today's self-development quotes on not giving up by the father of operant conditioning

Thought of the Day: B.F. Skinner, a renowned behaviorist, offers a powerful perspective on failure. He suggests that not all setbacks are mistakes, but rather the best possible outcome under certain conditions. The true error lies in ceasing to try. This thought encourages resilience and continuous effort, vital for growth and learning. Skinner's work profoundly shaped our understanding of behavior.